**Additional Information** **Job Number** 25052353 **Job Category** Information Technology **Location** Shanghai Operations, 9/F Tower B One ITC, Shanghai, Shanghai, China, 200030VIEW ON MAP (https://www.google.com/maps?q=Shanghai%20Operations%2C%209/F%20Tower%20B%20One%20ITC%2C%20Shanghai%2C%20Shanghai%2C%20China%2C%20200030) **Schedule** Full Time **Located Remotely?** N **Position Type** Management **JOB SUMMARY** The Director of IT Planning Services is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the planning and governance activities across the Technology & Digital discipline in driving alignment between Tech&Digital initiatives and enterprise objectives. This role will lead our Tech&Digital strategy development, portfolio and program management (PMO), financial management, and vendor/contract management. This role will also lead the Agile Practice. The ideal candidate will act as a trusted advisor to the Managing Vice President of Tech&Digital, ensuring Tech&Digital investments deliver measurable value, optimize costs, and mitigate risks while fostering innovation and operational efficiency. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** + Tech & Digital Strategy Development & Alignment + Partner with the Managing Vice President of Tech & Digital and senior leadership to define, refine, and communicate the enterprise Tech&Digital strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals + Translate strategic objectives into actionable roadmaps, prioritizing initiatives that drive digital transformation and competitive advantage + Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend innovative solutions for future readiness. + Tech & Digital Portfolio & Program Management (PMO) + Oversee the Tech & Digital portfolio management process, including prioritization, resource allocation, and governance of Tech & Digital projects and programs + Lead the PMO to establish standardized project management methodologies, tools, and KPIs for tracking delivery, risks, and benefits realization + Ensure seamless cross-functional collaboration between Tech & Digital, business disciplines, and external partners to execute high-impact initiatives + Tech & Digital Financial Management + Develop and manage the annual discipline budget, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and cost optimization + Track spending, ROI, and TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) for projects, infrastructure, and vendor partnerships + Provide financial transparency through regular reporting to the GC Tech & Digital leadership team + Agile Practice Leadership + Champion Agile adoption across IT and business teams, driving cultural transformation to embed Agile principles (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) into workflows + Define and standardize Agile frameworks, tools, and metrics (e.g., sprint velocity, cycle time, team health) to improve delivery predictability and quality based on the global practices + Partner with Product Owners (with Scrum Masters) to optimize backlog prioritization, sprint planning, and cross-functional collaboration + Partner with global team to establish Agile coaching programs to upskill teams and leaders in iterative development, continuous improvement, and value-driven outcomes + Monitor Agile maturity across projects, addressing bottlenecks (e.g., dependencies, resource constraints) and fostering a mindset of experimentation and learning + Integrate Agile practices with PMO governance to balance flexibility with strategic alignment and compliance (e.g., hybrid Agile-Waterfall approaches) + Promote DevOps and CI/CD practices** to accelerate time-to-market for IT solutions. + Vendor & Contract Management + Lead GC Tech & Digital vendor strategy, including sourcing, negotiation, and management of contracts (e.g., SaaS, cloud providers, outsourcing + Establish vendor performance metrics and governance frameworks to ensure service quality and compliance + Mitigate risks through proactive vendor risk assessments and contingency planning. + Tech & Digital Leadership + Act as the operational leader of the CIDO Office, streamlining processes for decision-making, communication, and stakeholder engagement + Prepare executive-level presentations, reports, and dashboards for board meetings, budget reviews, and strategy sessions. + Build and mentor a high-performing team supporting strategy, PMO, finance, and vendor management functions. **TEAM STRUCTURE** **EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE** + Required: + Bachelor’s or master’s degree in information technology, Business Administration, or related field. MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred + 10+ years in IT leadership roles, with 3+ years in IT strategy, portfolio management, or enterprise PMO functions. + Proven track record in managing multi-million-dollar IT budgets and vendor ecosystems + Experience in IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ITIL) and regulatory compliance (e.g., SOX, GDPR). + Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project) + Familiarity with cloud economics, SaaS lifecycle management, and contract negotiation. + Exceptional stakeholder management and ability to influence C-suite executives. + Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (written and verbal). + Preferred Qualifications + Certifications such as PMP, ITIL, Six Sigma, or Certified Technology Business Manager (CTBM). + Knowledge of agile methodologies and change management best practices. _Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law._ Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. **Be** where you can do your best work,​ **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global​ team, and **become** the best version of you.